Select the best evidence to suppor the statement "Patty is a very thoughtful person."

Question

Select the best evidence to suppor the statement "Patty is a very thoughtful person." 
There were people with whom her style of self-deprecation didn't sit well— who detected a kind of condescension in it, as if Patty, in exaggerating her own minor defects, were too obviously trying to spare the feelings of less accomplished homemakers. But most people found her humility sincere or at least amusing, and it was in any case hard to resist a woman whom your own children liked so much and who remembered not only their birthdays but yours, too, and came to your back door with a plate of cookies or a card.

a
There were people with whom her style of self-deprecation didn't sit well
 b
and who remembered not only their birthdays but yours, too, and came to your back door with a plate of cookies or a card.
 c
But most people found her humility sincere or at least amusing,
Question 7 (1 point)
Read the text.
 
     In the 1970s, architect I. M. Pei took on the difficult assignment of renovating and updating the beautiful Louvre Palace in Paris without overpowering the original building. The art museum in the centuries-old Louvre displayed Leonardo DaVinci's Mona Lisa and other famous works, but the building's layout was so confusing that tourists couldn't find the entrances. It also needed more restrooms and a bigger cafeteria. Pei designed a large central underground entrance and visitor center. He then added a glass pyramid above the entryway. Although Pei's design faced initial criticism, today the pyramid is considered a brilliant success—a landmark that complements the old palace without interfering with.
 
Which organizational structure does this text primarily use?
 
 a
compare-contrast
 b
problem-solution
 c
sequential
Question 8 (1 point)
Consider this claim:

Later school start times positively affect the health of middle and high school students.

Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim?

a
Sleep is critical to the health of teenagers, and a study published in a scientific magazine found that later school start times were associated with more sleep in high school students.
 b
Citing the positive impact later start times have on class schedules, several teachers' groups have made public statements recommending later start times for middle and high school students.
 c
According to an online survey, many parents report that early school start times frequently contribute to chaotic mornings and missing the bus.
Question 9 (1 point)
Is this a thesis statement?

What can firefighters in urban areas do to predict which structures are most prone to fires?

True
 False
Question 10 (1 point)
Is this a thesis statement?

Does time spent watching television correlate with academic performance in preadolescents?

True
 False

GPT-4o mini · Answer

**Question 6:** Select the best evidence to support the statement "Patty is a very thoughtful person." **Answer:** b - "and who remembered not only their birthdays but yours, too, and came to your back door with a plate of cookies or a card." This evidence directly shows Patty's thoughtfulness by highlighting her efforts to remember important occasions and gestures of kindness. --- **Question 7:** Which organizational structure does this text primarily use? **Answer:** b - problem-solution The text discusses the problems with the Louvre Museum (confusing layout, need for more facilities) and describes how I. M. Pei addressed these issues with his design. --- **Question 8:** Which is the strongest evidence to support the claim about later school start times? **Answer:** a - "Sleep is critical to the health of teenagers, and a study published in a scientific magazine found that later school start times were associated with more sleep in high school students." This evidence provides direct scientific backing that connects later start times to improved health through increased sleep. --- **Question 9:** Is this a thesis statement? **Answer:** False The statement poses a question rather than declaring a specific viewpoint or argument. --- **Question 10:** Is this a thesis statement? **Answer:** False Similar to the previous question, this statement is also phrased as a question and does not assert a clear thesis.